In August, Korea suffered from one of the heaviest rainfalls in decades. There were losses of life and damage to property, including several basement dwellings. Therefore, on August 16th, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration announced the first housing supply measures of 2.7 million houses in five years
Being eco-friendly has always been a trend among the media, but it has never been this popular. Nowadays, everyone knows that environmental issues cannot be resolved solely through individual actions, such as buying reusable cups and tote bags. The word “climate crisis” has replaced the traditional
The Festival Internacional Cervantino is a synthetic arts festival that combines diverse arts such as theater, opera, music, dance, street art, visual arts, and film. Along with the festival, there are also several events such as photo exhibitions, film festivals, workshops, and seminars. The festiv
Nanoparticles are particles that contain at least one dimension of 100nm, less than one billionth of a meter. When nanoparticles are added to existing goods, a thin layer is formed. For instance, kitchen utensils coated with nanoparticles are not stained or scratched due to this layer. Nanoframe par
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Han Zixuan, and you can call me Jennifer. I am a 23-year-old Chinese student majoring in Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). I believe I am a person who is outgoing and has a good sense of humor. Also, I have devoted myself to da
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, I am Baasandorj Anujin, a 25-year-old Mongolian student majoring in Media and Communication. I enrolled in the College of Social Sciences at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in 2019. I recently became interested in photography after visiting my beautiful hometown i
Since 2018, the phrase “small but certain happiness” has become extremely popular. “Small but certain happiness” means trying to find happiness in one’s everyday life. A cup of coffee in the morning or being able to sit in the subway on the way home are all examples of “small but certain happiness.”
The student press is an excellent example of student representative organizations on campus. Students participating in it focus on campus life or analyze diverse social issues and make it their job to report it to the rest of the student body. However, the student press is losing its identity as it
Once again, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) ranked 1st and 2nd place in the QS Asia University Rankings of 2022. For more than a decade, the rigorous educational system of Singapore has been the center of attention. Accordingly, the Sungkyun Time
The cool autumn breeze blowing through the trees seems to bring back memories from last summer with the feeling of the gentle wind. This June, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) was able to create special memories through a five-day trip to the land of Singapore. The SKT invites Kingos to experience the vivid
With the successful airing and ending of Merry Queer, the first Korean reality show on queer relationships, in early September, the foothold of queer individuals in our society is growing. However, as the presence of those considered sexual minorities increases, hate speech is also becoming a common
September, the start of the fall semester, is when many Kingos start thinking about their majors and careers. Thankfully, at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), the Sungkyun Mentors guide Kingos through such concerns. To welcome the beginning of the second semester, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) interviewed
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Smieszek Aleksandra Malgorzata, but you can call me Ola. I am a 22-year-old Polish student majoring in Media and Communication and have been living in Korea for two years. You may recognize me for being part of the Media and Communication Student Counc
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Son Ji-hyun, and I am 21 years old. I am majoring in English Language and Literature at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). After my first year at SKKU, I applied for the student exchange program. Now, I am studying at the Singapore Management University (
About the Student Success Story Contest Applicants of the “2022 Student Success Story Contest” are waiting for the results of their first examination. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) will announce the final results on October 5th after the interviews, which will take place on September
The Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced its selection of five universities for the “Biomedical Talent Nurturing Project” on July 21st. The project aims to train innovative human resources in the biomedical industry to strengthen global competitiveness. MOTIE chose Kookmin, Sungky
Professor Park Sung-ho’s research team from the Chemistry Department at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) announced that they have developed a self-assembly board that can detect minute biochemistry molecules. The team created the board by combining nanoparticles and maximizing light interactions. A Su
Do you need the perfect picturesque spot to spend the last moments of summer? Well, there is a beautiful village in Busan where you can relax and walk between cliffs while enjoying the remarkable ocean view. Although the town may be small, the trip will be far from boring, with its excellent photo s
Trams, a transportation system normally only seen abroad, are potentially making an exciting return to various cities, including Busan, Daejeon, and Ulsan. In July, Hwaseong City announced its plan to reinstall trams by December 2027. However, voices of concern are arising for this new form of trans
Have you ever imagined what the world of brain cells might look like? The web drama Yumi’s Cells introduces you to the world of brain cells. Based on the eponymous webtoon, Yumi’s Cells, the web drama made a splash, receiving favorable comments for the production that faithfully reflected the origin